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The Pro’s and Con’s of Internet Dating Stephanie November David Mosher March 16, 2006

The Pro’s and Con’s of Internet Dating Stephanie November David Mosher March 16, 2006

Introduction • The pro’s of online dating • Precautions you should you take before

Introduction • The pro’s of online dating • Precautions you should you take before meeting someone • “Red Flags” • The con’s and bad outcomes of online dating

Pro’s: Why people do it • Don’t have time to date • Gay, lesbian,

Pro’s: Why people do it • Don’t have time to date • Gay, lesbian, or other specific lifestyle • Trouble finding someone like you in your area • Shy meeting new people • No Rush

Before meeting • Always ask for full name, address, and phone number • Talk

Before meeting • Always ask for full name, address, and phone number • Talk for a long time on the phone • Never go out with someone who only gives you a work number • Find a reason to call unexpectedly • Remember you never really know the person until you meet them

What to do when first meeting someone • Tell a friend where you are

What to do when first meeting someone • Tell a friend where you are • Meet in a public place • Never get picked up from you house/driven home • Pay attention to what they say • Never invite them to your house!

“Red Flags” • No Picture • They can call you but you can’t call

“Red Flags” • No Picture • They can call you but you can’t call them • Do they rush certain topics? • Push meeting right away or keep rescheduling meeting • They say they love you early on

Gay and lesbian • Difficult for gay’s and lesbian’s to meet • Sites help

Gay and lesbian • Difficult for gay’s and lesbian’s to meet • Sites help • www. Bgay. com • www. Gayinternetdating. com • http: //Chicago. gayatheart. com • Find people who aren’t stereotypical “club-type” homosexuals

Good outcomes • Connects on an emotional level before physical level • Establish friendship

Good outcomes • Connects on an emotional level before physical level • Establish friendship before meeting; avoids awkwardness • Higher chance of staying together • Meeting people you never would’ve met without internet

Bad outcome’s • Many stalkers prey on young persons online • Person may not

Bad outcome’s • Many stalkers prey on young persons online • Person may not be who they claimed to be online • Always uncertainty/risk • May be friendly online but different in real life

Good sites • www. eharmony. com • www. myspace. com • www. match. com

Good sites • www. eharmony. com • www. myspace. com • www. match. com

Works Cited • http: //dating. about. com/od/onlinepers onals/qt/NOder 2. htm • http: //www. girldatingtips.

Works Cited • http: //dating. about. com/od/onlinepers onals/qt/NOder 2. htm • http: //www. girldatingtips. com/ • http: //www. match. com/help/safetytip s. aspx • http: //www. wildxangel. com/frames. ht ml • http: //www. safeinternetdating. com/in dex. shtml

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